computeGEllip function

Compute the G value given lamda (the parameter of ellipsoidal function) and beam direction.

computeGEllip(lambda, theta)

Arguments

• lambda: The parameter of ellipsoidal function given leaf angle distribution mearuements.
• theta: The zenith angle of beam direction.

Returns

The G value.

Examples

computeGEllip(1.0, 30)

References

Wang, W. M., Li, Z. L., & Su, H. B. (2007). Comparison of leaf angle distribution functions: effects on extinction coefficient and fraction of sunlit foliage. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 143(1), 106-122.

Author(s)

Wei-Min Wang (wmwang AT gmail.com)